Category Archives: Sport in Ireland

Dublin to host American College Football game in 2016

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will see Boston College take on Georgia Tech at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 3rd September, 2016. Continue reading

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Tourism Ireland to sponsor Irish cricketers at 2015 World Cup

With the 2015 ICC World Cup fast approaching, it was announced by Tourism Ireland that they will be acting as the main shirt sponsor of the Ireland cricket team for the tournament. Continue reading

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The Croke Park Classic encounter: UCF Knights V Penn State

The exciting Croke Park Classic is the first in a series of American College Football games for Dublin, whereby teams will compete for the coveted Dan Rooney Trophy, named after the former US Ambassador to Ireland and Chairman of the … Continue reading

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Ireland set for extensive Cricket World Cup preparations Down Under

The Ireland cricket team are to play eight games in both Australia and New Zealand as part of a month long tour to aid their World Cup preparation. Continue reading

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Ireland- A Golfers Paradise

Ireland has always been synonymous with fantastic panoramas, beautiful scenery and landmarks and great golf. For those of you who have always wished to plan the ultimate golf vacation in Ireland then visiting some of Ireland’s 350 18-hole golf courses is the … Continue reading

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Ireland to face the USA in soccer friendly

The United States will be making the trip to Ireland later this year to take on the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly soccer match in Dublin. Continue reading

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Hollywood actor Paul Rudd claims Ireland is ‘hands down the greatest place on earth’

Anchorman and Dinner for Schmucks star, Paul Rudd, claimed that Ireland is “the greatest place on earth” during an interview with David Letterman recently. Continue reading

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Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

A golf vacation in Ireland is sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds and if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise! Continue reading

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Ireland seeks to increase revenue from sports tourism

During a major tourism summit hosted in Limerick City this week it was announced that Ireland could double its revenue from sport tourism up to as much as €600 million over the next five years. Over recent years the sports tourism industry … Continue reading

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Cycle tourism in Ireland boosted by new smartphone app

Cycle Ireland have developed a new app aimed at presenting maps and directions for some of the country’s best routes on smartphones. Continue reading

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